DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA August 17, 2010 The District School Board of Pasco County met in regular session at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, 2010, in the Board Room, District Office Complex, Building 3, 7205 Land O' Lakes Boulevard, Land O' Lakes, Florida. Present were Chairman Allen Altman, Vice Chairman Joanne Hurley, and Board Members Frank Parker, Kathryn Starkey and Cathi Martin. Also present were Heather Fiorentino, Superintendent, and Dennis Alfonso, Attorney for the Board. The meeting was opened with the reading of the School Board s vision statement and was followed with the thought for the day by Chairman Altman and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The Chairman asked for a moment of silence in recognition of men and women serving in uniform and blessings for our students and staff as we begin a new school year. The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of July 27, 2010 and workshop of July 27, 2010 and regular meeting of August 3, 2010 and workshop of August 3, 2010. There were none, and on motion by Member Parker, seconded by Member Martin, the minutes were approved unanimously. Dr. John Mann, Director of Leadership Development, coordinated the special presentations as follows: Recognition of Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps 2010 National Academic Champions (2nd Consecutive Year) Recognition of the Pasco Education Foundation as Recipients of the Suncoast for Kids Grant The Chairman called a break for pictures and the meeting came back to order at 6:18 p.m. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Board. Edward Garza of Wesley Chapel spoke regarding a professional ethics letter expressing his concern with School Resource Officer position responsibilities. The Chairman asked if the United School Employees of Pasco had anything to present. Ed Rhonda, Business Representative of the USEP, spoke to item 13.1 Clinic Assistant job description. He asked for the district s training procedures and information on the number of employees not certified. Lisa Kern, Supervisor of Student Services explained that school nurses are certified CPR instructors and hold certification classes for all clinic assistants so they can become certified. At this time all are certified, she noted. Mr. Rhonda stated that the bargaining sessions are on going. Committee Reports: Member Parker: Energy Committee meeting Toured Fivay High School Investment Oversight Committee meeting. Al Torrance was elected Chairman. Member Hurley: Pre-bid for the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program. (1.0) Reports, Information and Comments: 1.1 Grants Summary Report Quarter 4, April 2010-June 2010 1.2 Pasco Education Foundation Monthly Report - Chip Wichmanowski, Director of the Foundation. Foundation Annual Report - David Key, Chairman of the Board of Directors 1
Superintendent Fiorentino: Reported on a successful first day of school. Traffic concerns are being monitored closely. Signage and lights have been installed to assist pedestrian students in crossing busy roads to the new Fivay High School. Ruth Reilly: Reported that the District has awarded 11 competitive grants for quarter 4. Chairman Altman suggested sharing this information with employees. Dave Scanga: Reported on the Full Service Community program at R.B. Cox Elementary School. There is a big extension of services with outstanding partners. Olga Swinson: Congratulated John Petrashek on the construction of the three new schools and for coming in under budget and on time. Jim Davis: Complimented John Petrashek, Director of Construction Services and Cutler & Associates, Contractor on the Pasco High School renovation project. Student Apology Ashton Hudson High School (2.0) The Chairman announced that there were no expulsion recommendations this evening. The Chairman asked Board members to identify the items on the consent agenda that they would like placed on the action agenda. Attorney Alfonso noted for the record that page 148 of the board packet has been removed, as it was a draft duplicate page. The items on the ACTION AGENDA are as follows: 7.6 Bids and Related Contracts 14.0 Policies (including any addenda) 14.1 First Reading 2010-2011 Student Progression Plan 15.0 Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property (33 acres) Adjoining High School III on Handcart Road (3.0 13.1) The Chairman asked for a motion to approve all other items on the consent agenda with the exception of 7.6 Bids and Related Contracts and page 148. Member Parker so moved, seconded by Member Martin. On vote the motion carried unanimously to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as follows: 3.0 Human Resources (See Personnel Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 3.1 Instructional and Administrative Personnel Recommendations 3.2 Noninstructional Personnel Recommendations 4.0 Students (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 4.1 Change of Placement None Submitted 4.2 Waiver of Student Progression Plan Requirements for Vocational Wheel 4.3 Special Olympics Participants to Travel to Sebastian, Florida October 1-3, 2010 to Participate in the 2010 State Aquatics Tournament, Funding: IDEA and Special Olympics County and State Funds 4.4 Special Olympics Participants to Travel to Clermont, Florida September 10-11, 2010 to Participate in the 2010 State Golf Tournament, Funding: IDEA and Special Olympics County and State Funds 4.5 Pasco High School Navy Junior Officer Training Corps Students to Participate in a Navy Orientation in Kings Bay, Georgia and Jacksonville, Florida October 17-20, 2010, Funding: Student Contributions and Navy Junior Officer Training Corps Internal Funds 4.6 River Ridge High School Students to Participate in Grad Bash 2011 at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida April 30-May 1, 2011, Funding: Student Contributions 5.0 Requests for Use of Facilities (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 6.0 Construction Services and Code Compliance/Planning/Facility Maintenance Services and Transportation (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 2
6.1 Pasco High School Phase II Construction GMP Cutler Associates, Inc. 7.0 Business/Finance (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 7.1 Surplus Equipment 7.2 Sanders Memorial Elementary School Declare Equipment and Furniture Surplus and Authorize Disposition (page 148 removed from packet as duplicate) 7.3 Approval of Payroll Expenditures fro July 2010, and Authorization to Expend Funds for August 2010 7.4 Warrant Lists 7.5 Requisitions and Related Contracts 8.0 Grant Proposals 8.1 Target Local Store Grant Hudson Middle School 8.2 Full Service Community Schools Program Rodney B. Cox Elementary School 9.0 Allocations (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 9.1 Richey Elementary School Allocation Change 9.2 Ridgewood High School Allocation Change 10.0 Agreements/Contracts None Submitted 11.0 Early Head Start Expansion Program Funding Amended Application (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 12.0 Updated 2010-2011 Master Inservice Plan (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 13.0 Job Descriptions (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) 13.1 Revised Job Description Clinic Assistant (7.6) The Chairman presented the request for approval of Bids and Related Contracts (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) Member Parker moved that the Board approve the Bids and Related Contracts, seconded by Member Hurley. On discussion Mary Tillman, Director of Employee Benefits introduced Ray Tomlinson, Representative from CareHere and gave an overview of the CareHere LLC program. She explained that it would service employees with their health needs, at three locations across the County free of charge for the most part. There being no further discussion on vote, the motion carried unanimously. Contracts: Able Body Labor; Express Personnel Services; Labor Finders; Labor Ready Southeast Inc.; Maxim Healthcare and Suwannee Medical; Walsworth; Central Florida Landscaping; GMJ Services; Herff Jones/John McLay & Associates, Inc.; Superior Sheds; SSI Petroleum; A-Team Lawn Service; Suncoast Concrete, LLC; Whit-TLA and Green Expectations Landscaping, LLC; W.W. Grainger; CareHere LLC; Johnson & Wales University; Florida Department of Education (DOE); Bishop Larkin Interparochial Catholic School; Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High Interparochial School; Pasco County Sheriff's Office; and Pasco-Hernando Workforce Board, Inc. (14.1) The Chairman presented the request for approval of the First Reading 2010-2011 Student Progression Plan (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) Member Hurley moved that the Board approve the first reading. Member Parker seconded the motion and on vote the motion carried unanimously. (15.0) The Chairman presented the request for approval of the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Real Property (33 acres) Adjoining High School III on Handcart Road (See Miscellaneous Supplemental Minute Book, Page.) Member Hurley moved that the Board approve the contract, seconded by Member Martin. On vote the motion carried unanimously. Individual Board members presented and discussed items: Member Hurley: Toured Fivay High School. Attended Candidate forum at Pasco Hernando Community College. Chairman Altman: Visited Pasco Middle School. Spoke at Gulfside Elementary School Welcome Back. Visited Odessa Elementary School. Visited Pasco High School. 3
Attorney Alfonso: Original signed resolution regarding the.25 Mill to be put on the November 2010 Ballot given to the Board Secretary to file for the record. Gave update on the interlocal agreement (ILA) with the County regarding concurrency. Amendments to the ILA were proposed by the County and given to the School District. The County suggested a joint workshop be scheduled to discuss the amendments. Superintendent Fiorentino suggested a workshop be held with School Board Members before a joint workshop. The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Board. No one came forward. The Chairman announced that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board is September 7, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. There was no further business to come before the Board and the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. (Audio recording of the above proceeding is available and preserved as public document.) EXECUTIVE SESSION: August 17, 2010-3:05 p.m. The Board met in executive session on negotiations. The session was held in the Employee Relations Conference Room at the District Office Complex, Building 3. Present were Board Members Kathryn Starkey, Frank Parker, Allen Altman, Cathi Martin and Joanne Hurley; Heather Fiorentino, Superintendent; Dennis Alfonso, School Board Attorney; Olga Swinson, Chief Finance Officer; Renalia DuBose, Assistant Superintendent for Administration; Ruth Reilly, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services; Jim Davis, Assistant Superintendent for High, Adult and Alternative Schools; Tina Tiede, Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools; Dave Scanga, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services; Kevin Shibley, Betsy Kuhn and Bryan Jack, Employee Relations; and Mary Tillman, Employee Benefits The Executive Session concluded at 4:20 p.m. SCHOOL BOARD WORKSHOP: August 17, 2010-4:30 p.m. TOPIC: Career Academies The Board met for a workshop session at the District Office Complex, Building 3 Studio. Present were Board Members Kathryn Starkey, Frank Parker, Allen Altman, Cathi Martin and Joanne Hurley; Heather Fiorentino, Superintendent; Dennis Alfonso, School Board Attorney; Olga Swinson, Chief Finance Officer; Renalia DuBose, Assistant Superintendent for Administration; Ruth Reilly, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services; Jim Davis, Assistant Superintendent for High, Adult and Alternative Schools; Tina Tiede, Assistant Superintendent for Middle Schools; Dave Scanga, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Schools; Kevin Shibley, Employee Relations; Rob Aguis and members of the 4
CCTE Department; Summer Romagnoli, Communications and Government Relations Department; Jeff Solochek, St. Petersburg Times and Ronnie Blair, Tampa Tribune Rob Aguis updated the Board on the high school Career Academies. A question and answer session followed. The workshop concluded at 5:20 p.m. APPROVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD IN OPEN SESSION Chairman 9/7/10 Superintendent 5